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Best media request managers for Discord server admins in 2026

Compare media request managers for Discord server admins and see how each handles requests, chat commands, approval, and cost.

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VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Discord admins can choose a hosted website like Askarr or chat based requests through Doplarr and Requestrr; each handles requests differently.

OptionRequest approachCost details
OverseerrFree request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers [1]not published
JellyseerrFree application for managing requests for a media library [2]not published
OmbiNative mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management [3]not published
Doplarr*arr request bot for Discord [4]not published
RequestrrDiscord requests using slash commands and buttons [5]not published
NotifiarrDiscord platform; monitors services and server health [6] [6]not published
AskarrHosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr [7]Free: $0 for 10 requests a month [7]; Plus: $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month [7]; Pro: $6.99 a month for unlimited requests [7]

What Discord server admins need from media request managers

Discord server admins run communities where members ask for movies and TV shows in chat. Without a request manager, those requests can crowd a channel and get lost among other messages. A useful request manager gathers requests in one place, shows what is happening with each title, and cuts down on repeat questions. Admins often want to see which titles are already in the media library so members do not request the same thing twice. They also want control over who can submit a request and who can approve it before content is added. The choice usually comes down to how members make requests, whether that is a website, a chat command, or a mobile app, and how much control the admin wants over approvals and limits. It is also worth checking the pricing and any request limits before committing, because community size can affect how many requests a tool needs to handle.

Overseerr for Discord server admins

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [1] Seerr offers request limits that restrict how many movies or TV seasons a user can request over a configurable time period. [1] Seerr supports several notification agents including email, Discord, Pushbullet, Pushover, Slack, and Telegram. [1] Seerr supports both PostgreSQL and SQLite databases, giving flexibility on how the data is stored. [1]

Jellyseerr for Discord server admins

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. [2] Seerr currently integrates with Sonarr and Radarr. [2] Seerr has a granular permission system. [2] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. [2]

Ombi for Discord server admins

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. [3] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. [3] Ombi integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests. [3] Ombi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and more. [3]

Doplarr for Discord server admins

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [4] The Doplarr repository was archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and is read-only. [4]

Requestrr for Discord server admins

Requestrr's current platform is Discord only. [5] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. [5] Requestrr is fully configurable via a web portal. [5]

Notifiarr for Discord server admins

Notifiarr lists Discord as its current platform, with 27,786 servers. [6] The site says it monitors services and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. [6] The site says it monitors server health metrics such as memory, CPU, and temperatures. [6] Notifiarr also integrates with Apprise, Authentik, Better Stack, Cronitor, and other applications. [6]

Askarr for Discord server admins

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [7] You search for a movie or show on the Askarr website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [7] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [7] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [7] You can paste a link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites, to find the title. [7] Plans list request history with live status. [7] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing up. [7] The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [7] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [7] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [7]

Matching the tool to the job

For requests through a website, Askarr lets you search for a movie or show and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7] For Discord requests, Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [4] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. [5] For admins who want mobile request apps, Ombi provides native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [3] For controlling how many titles members can ask for, Overseerr offers request limits that restrict how many movies or TV seasons a user can request over a configurable time period. [1] For approval control, Ombi has an optional approval system for admins. [3] For keeping watch on a server, Notifiarr monitors services and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. [6]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how community members will submit requests: through a website, Discord commands, or a mobile app. Check whether the tool works with the *arr services already in use. Look at the permission model to see whether request approval can be restricted. Review the pricing structure and any request limits that might affect usage. Check whether the tool shows request status and sends notifications. For chat based options, verify which chat platform the tool supports and how requests are entered. Also check whether the way the tool handles access fits the way the media server is shared with members.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager works best for Discord communities?

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [4] Requestrr is a chatbot whose current platform is Discord only. [5] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. [5] Admins who want requests inside chat can compare how each option handles requests.

Can Askarr be used without installing anything?

Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr, and they read your requests from it. [7] You search for a movie or show on the Askarr website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7]

How does Askarr keep Radarr and Sonarr credentials safe?

Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [7] The integration works by reading an import list that you configure once. [7]

Do any of the tools show request progress after a title is added?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so Askarr shows when a title has been added and downloaded. [7] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [7]

What are the pricing options for Askarr?

Askarr offers three plans: a Free plan at $0 for up to 10 requests each month [7], a Plus plan at $3.99 per month for 50 requests [7], and a Pro plan at $6.99 per month with unlimited requests [7].

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [7]

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Sources

  1. Overseerr, overseerr.dev, read 2026-10-07
  2. Jellyseerr, github.com/Fallenbagel/jellyseerr, read 2026-10-07
  3. Ombi, ombi.io, read 2026-10-07
  4. Doplarr, github.com/kiranshila/Doplarr, read 2026-10-07
  5. Requestrr, github.com/thomst08/requestrr, read 2026-10-07
  6. Notifiarr, notifiarr.com, read 2026-10-09
  7. Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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